DESTINATION WEDDING
PT: What type of ceremony are you having (religious, traditional, nontraditional)? We are having a symbolic wedding on the island because we will already be married officially in Connecticut. We saw that a great deal of effort was needed in order to actually get mar- ried in Greece, so we decided we had enough on our shoulders already. We are going to do a symbolic wedding only, which doesn’t require all the paperwork, translation and prior posting of the event to lo- cal authorities. We plan to write our own vows that we will share with family and friends.
PT: Will you be spending your honeymoon on Santorini or heading somewhere else? Te day after the wedding, we will be travelling to southern Italy for 3 to 4 days to stay in Positano on the Amalfi Coast, and then 3 to 4 more days in Barcelona. We are big foodies and culture junkies, and enjoy experiencing new things. Te Amalfi coast will allow us some relaxation while we enjoy the beach, and Barcelona will provide plenty of great restaurants, activities, museums and more.
David & Julie
PT: Do you have any advice for those considering a destination wedding? Be clear on what you are looking for. It is very difficult to truly ascertain the location unless you visit there regu- larly. Since most people don’t have the time/money to be able to travel that much, you will need to be very specific about what you want when speaking with a wedding planner or a travel agent. We’ve been working with wedding planner Evita Psycha of Santorini Glam Weddings. She’s been helping to make this process as smooth and painless as possible. Timing is also very important. If you choose a popular location, reserve it quick- ly; it can be booked up six months ahead of time. Lastly, keep a close eye on your budget. You are essentially combining the expenses of
a small wedding and a large vacation into one. Te costs can pile up quickly, and many line items get overseen, like gratuities, taxes, meals, and more. We created a spread- sheet and over estimated on some items to try and stay within our budget.
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